His divine manifestation

(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) It is in times of trials that . . . the love, the tenderness, and the grace of the Holy Spirit are better known. As Comforter, Revealer of Jesus, we are more fully led into an … Continued

The omnipotent Voice

(James Smith, “The Voice of Christ” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download “Truly, truly, I say unto you: the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear shall … Continued

Glad tidings

(James Smith, “Glad Tidings of Good Things” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “The glorious gospel of the blessed God!” 1 Timothy 1:11 “Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!” 2 … Continued

He is our Surety

(James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ!” Ephesians 1:3 “The unsearchable riches of Christ!” Ephesians … Continued

Is God your portion?

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “You are my portion, O Lord!” Psalm 119:57 This is the language of every Christian’s heart and life! The generality of the Lord’s family are poor in this … Continued

Walk by faith not sight

(James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “You do not understand now what I am doing, but afterwards you will understand.” John 13:7 We are to walk by faith, not by sight. And We are to trust His heart when we … Continued

Bible is the lesson-book

(James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name–He will teach you all things!” John 14:26 The Holy Spirit is the Teacher of the church. To Him, the promise … Continued

Look up to God

(James Smith, A New Year’s Motto” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio (excerpts) “Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near!” Luke 21:28 In whatever state, in whatever place, into whatever condition we may be brought–let … Continued

Our unspeakable mercy

(James Smith, “Preservation Sought” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “But as for me, my feet had almost slipped!  I had nearly lost my foothold!” Psalm 73:2 The Christian is always on dangerous ground! We may fall into sin, even when … Continued

The greatness of God

(by Don Fortner)  Play Audio!  Download Audio Hebrews 2:6, “What is man, that You are mindful of him?” What is man? In the light of God’s greatness and glory, it is an astonishing thing that God should be mindful of … Continued